Project Sunshine

What is Project Sunshine?

Project Sunshine is a not for profit organization that provides free social, educational and recreational programs to children and families with all types of disabilities. Project Sunshine is based in New York (http://www.projectsunshine.org). Volunteers donate their time to improving the lives of the children and families we serve.

Throughout the semester, we will host numerous activities for the Project Sunshine children, their siblings and parents. Project Sunshine’s staff at Sam Houston State University works toward the goal of bringing smiles and joy to the children of Walker County and its surrounding areas.

Goals of Project Sunshine

To provide activities with therapeutic value.
To provide respite opportunity for the entire family.
To provide activities which incorporate both the children and their siblings.
To provide activities which the children may otherwise not be able to engage in-- to make the impossible possible.

Programs and Events

Special Events
We sponsor a Fall Festival, Valentine’s Dance, Spring Fling and End-of-Year Party.

Sporting Events
We attend Sam Houston State University sporting events, including football, basketball, soccer, and baseball.

Buddy Program
Our volunteers are paired with a buddy to provide support, understanding, and fun-times.

Challenger Sports
We organize a sport league with the City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation and supply volunteers for the sports events.

Volunteers also help out with Hippo-Therapy and the local parent support groups.

Project Sunshine at
Sam Houston State University
Box 2476
Huntsville TX 77341

For more information, visit our website http://www.shsu.edu/~org_pso

or email:

President Erika Wright – stdemw19@shsu.edu
Advisor Gail Wright – 936.294.1003

To learn more about the national organization
of Project Sunshine, go to:
http://www.projectsunshine.org